Subterranean Tower Passage Reveals Roman Relics Near Traitor's Gate
In the Tower of London inner bailey a new guard room exposes Roman cement tiles and a long subterranean passage once linking the moat at Traitor's Gate to the Tower. The shaft reveals green glaze ware, bellarmines, Delft and Ludham ware fragments, and cannonballs marked with R. Chronicles describe Wyatt's rebellion and the probable use of this dungeon for condemned prisoners, with damp darkness and rats making survival unlikely.
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Philip of Spain
Thames
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Mary
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Temple Bar
Tower
Seeing Bullets as They Bly in a Hunter's Tale
A New Orleans hunter explains how modern high power rifles show a bluish white streak when fired at close range, contrasting with the old Remington or Springfield carbine which appears as a dark rod. Visibility depends on viewpoint and distance, with the streak length and brightness varying by caliber and powder.
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New Orleans
The Tan Craze and the Allure of the Summer Girl
A Washington Post page column condemns tanning as a modern fraud. It mocks the use of walnut-hull stain to fake a sun kissed complexion and argues the fashion harms the appearance of women in all settings from day to evening wear. It contrasts outdoorsy tanned girls with refined fashion and attributes the trend to pretentious vanity.
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Washington Post
Ingersoll Impresses New Orleans Audience With Charm
A New Orleans girl recalls Colonel Ingersoll’s deft introduction at a social event. He singled out a woman with a tough name, complimented others personally, and offered his arm to a woman described as the “woman of ours.” The exchange included a wry line about a father by marriage and ended with an invitation to a window seat.
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Ingersoll
New Orleans
Colonel Ingersoll
A. M. Palmer
Hindu Idea of Religion and Sikh Devotion in Punjab
A Sikh from Punjab explains his faith says Japji prayers take ten minutes each morning while cycles of bathing at the Amritsar holy well involve 85 steps and 14 hours of repeated Japji to build merit. He aims to secure a lasting estate of merit through this ritual.
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India
Punjab
Japji
Amritsar
Sir Monter-Williame
Yellowstone Park Animals and Preservation Rules
The article extols Yellowstone as a modern wonder with diverse wildlife and notes abundant fur bearing animals, diverse birds, and increasing deer, moose, and antelope. It highlights strict preservation rules, permits for firearms, year round scout patrols, and possible reindeer import for Klondike relief. fishing remains open to sportsmen.
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Yellowstone National Park
North America
Audubon
Algonquin Park
Canada
Sawtooth Mountains
Klondike
Alaska
Fish as Brain Food Sparks Government Review
A government bulletin debunks the myth that fish greatly nourishes the brain due to high phosphorus. Experts find phosphorus levels similar to other meats and emphasize fish as a cheap nitrogen source and dietary variety for sedentary people. It notes fish trade value, best cooking practices, and comparative nutrient percentages across species.
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Turkey
California
Maine
Be Careful How You Sit
An eminent physician argues appendicitis is more common in the United States due to habitual cross leg sitting. He claims the posture restricts digestion and enlarges the vermiform appendix opening, enabling obstructions and appendicitis. Public interest rises as appendicitis literature spreads via periodicals like Leslie's Weekly.
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Leslie's Weekly
Truthful Fruit Pact: Doctor Pitches Anti Candy Club
A doctor cited by the New York Times envisions a society of children pledging to spend pocket money on fruit instead of candy. He aims to curb unhealthy snacking and promote fruit like apples bananas or oranges, noting they can be bought for the price of candy and are healthier.
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Humphreys
Wwu
Humphreys’ Med. Co
Cor, William & J
New York Times
A Treeless Region and the Value of Forests
The Atlantic Monthly argues against treeless landscapes seen around the Mediterranean and warns that removing forests imperils fertile agricultural regions. It recalls Tunisia where a once-prosperous area now yields little, citing a Roman bridge survived by floods. It stresses national forest stewardship as vital to farming and mining industries and national prosperity.
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Mediterranean
Spain
Sicily
Greece
Africa
Italy
Tunisia
Tie
Atlantic Monthly
No Profanity In Japan Says Evangelist Note
The Evangelist claims Japan has no oath or profane language in its tongue. It notes Japan is destitute of profanity with no native or imported swear words. The piece contrasts Japan with other nations where foreigners add words, yet none fit profane usage.
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Japan
Evangelist
Experience of a Popular Authoress in New Orleans
A fragment from Nuth MeWnery recounts a trip to a market in New Orleans where a color ed woman offers to carry her basket. Aunt Chloe declares she will not walk behind another woman, and Mrs. Stuart tells her to lead proudly, after which Aunt Chloe leads.
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Nuth MeWnery
New Orleans
Chloe
Ruth
Two Pointed Questions on Pricing and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A discussion on pricing strategy argues public will choose the better article, maximizing aggregate profits. It cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted, reliable cough and cold treatment with ongoing public use. Emmert & Burrell, Druggists, distribute it. A Baltimore ball dress covered with 80,000 postage stamps highlights frugal or novelty fashion.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Baltimore
Lost Confidence and Hope Amid Incurable Kidney Disease
Lost hope spreads as people hear kidney disease is incurable. Foley's Kidney Cure is pitched as a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged. An ad lists H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co. as sellers. Trade notes state Africa imports last year reached $400,000,000 with the United States supplying $18,000,000. exports were $50,000,000 with the U.S. taking $10,000,000.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Africa
United States
Pneumonia Treated With Foley's Honey and Tar Says Doctor
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports three very severe pneumonia cases in the past month responded well to Foley's Honey and Tar. Statements accompany by HH Moogk and W F Jungkunz & Co.
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C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
HH. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Expert links stage fright to stomach issues in talk
An expert explains that stage fright stems from a disordered stomach and advises public speakers to monitor diet and maintain regular habits before appearances. The argument emphasizes preventive care through eating patterns and routine.
The Tribune's Tri Weekly and Daily Edition Offer
The New York Tribune promotes its 1900 Tri Weekly and Great Daily editions to Republicans, praising Decent content, vigorous editorials, and wide circulation. It claims continued prosperity, protection, and sound money, urging business readers to subscribe for timely information and special features.
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New York Tribune
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Tribune
Cleveland
United States
Party
Sunday Tribune
Handsome Tri-Weekly Tribune Offered as Daily Substitute
The Tri-Weekly Tribune is promoted as a fresh breezy substitute for the Semi-Weekly. It promises daily quality with more numbers per week at a lower yearly price. It includes news editorials market data and a wide range of entertaining content plus sample copies from The Tribune in New York City.
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Tri-Weekly
United States
Tri-Weekkly Tribune
New York Tribune
Daily
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap Cough Remedy
A health advertorial touts Boschee's German Syrup as the remedy for severe threat and lung troubles. It claims the diagnose cures inflammation and aids expectoration, recommending trying one bottle with sample bottles at Emmert and Burrell.
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Boschee
Emmert & Burrell
Excursions by Great Western Rail Way on Tuesdays
The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets on Tuesdays November 21 December 5 and December 19. For information contact F H Lord G P T A Chicago or A G Fitz Agt Brewster House.
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F. H. Lord
Chicago
A. G. Fitz
Agt
Brewster House
Cheap Rates South for Homeseekers and Settlers
On the first and third Tuesdays through October the Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip tickets to Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers’ tickets are one fare plus $2 for the round trip, valid twenty one days from sale. For illustrated matter, rates, and details contact Ww H Tayrog in Louisville or J. C. Beam Jr in Chicago.
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Southern Railway
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Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
H Tayrog
Louisville
J. C. Beam, Jr
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Ills
Puerto Rico Tours From Chicago January to March
Three tours to Puerto Rico depart Chicago on January 11 February 15 and March Special Pullman sleeping and dining cars will take the party to New York then aboard steamships Ponce and San Juan around the island by rail automobile carriage and boat Tickets cover all expenses The trips are under Walter Boyd Townsend of The American Tourist Association Beau Campbell manager Chicago agents of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry handle itineraries maps and tickets
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Chicago
New York
Ponce
San Juan
Walter Boyd ‘Townsend
American Tourist Associaticy
Beau Campbell
Marquette Building
Milwaukee & St. Paul
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